pretty penny

Here is Penny, a Persian of around 6 years old who lives in Lowton, Lancashire, before her session.

We met up with Penny last year, when we had a brush out.  This time around, due to her coat being so thick and heavy and knotty, a partial clip was the best way forward.

Penny was a good, patient  girl while we worked through her coat, which was quite matted in places – particularly underneath, which is the  usual area where brushing isn’t tolerated as much.

Following the session, mum Katy told us :

“While Penny looks different with her haircut, she is already proving much more agile and happy with her new self.  She also looks about 75% of the size she did before, so we’re not worried about the extra pound the vet said she had put on!  We’re thrilled you came to help us out again, we’re just sorry we waited so long :)”

Glad to hear that Penny is feeling good about herself and her new bod !

the purrfect essentiallypurrfect-mobile ?

We think this would be the purrfect new cat-mobile for our mobile cat grooming Service.

What do you think ??

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tiger-lily and florence

These 2 Oriental Short Hair mix girls were due their nail trim.

Both very nervous by nature, they really did remember the last session and this time around were obviously less anxious.  Tiger-Lily (left) went first, as she was the more nervous last time.  After her session she lay happily on her cat tree, relaxing as though nothing had happened, whilst we worked with Florence.  Both had extremely long, sharp nails as they are house cats and therefore the nails don’t wear down as quickly.  It’s important to keep an eye on house cats’ nails as they can start to curl around and become ingrown (pierce the pad).

After the session, mum Eve from Urmston, Manchester said :

“I would and have highly recommend EssentiallyPurrfect! Sandra is very professional and an all round lovely person. Sandra has been twice to clip Florence and Tiger-Lily’s nails. They don’t cope well with strangers but warmed to Sandra straight away. Although they didn’t like the experience as they are very nervous, Sandra was fantastic and really helped them to feel at ease and fussed over them. Thank you!”

Gorgeous girls, Eve ! ….. Really well done girls.  See you again soon !

newborns

A newborn kitten is unable to regulate its own body temperature, therefore needs to keep close to mum to keep warm.  The environmental temperature must be constant to avoid overheating / freezing.

At birth a kitten usually weights between 90-100 grams and mum licks its belly and genital area (whilst eating any faeces and urine) to stimulate toileting.

miss moody

We called on 13 year old Moody again in Prescot, Merseyside as she was due her regular nail trim.

Moody knows what it is all about now.  She came to say Hello, and the session was done and dusted within a couple of minutes.  She then went about her business as though nothing had occurred.

Such a good girl Moody.  Well done !

wow …!

Aren’t these gorgeous markings .. ?

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bonny bonnie

We’re unsure just how old this pretty girl is, who lives in Preston with her brother Clyde who was also rescued.  Both babes have landed on their feet and found a really caring home.

Bonnie is a short haired girl, and our services were called upon to rid her of excess hair she was shedding.  Bonnie likes attention and once she’d settled on the table we think she really began to enjoy the 1:1.

After the session, mum Nats said :

“Purrrrfect service:  Yesterday, Sandra came round to work her magic on Bonnie, who is a rescue cat.  I was worried how Bonnie would behave and feel as she had never been groomed before.  Sandra was lovely and Bonnie warmed to her straight away, which was reassuring.  Throughout the session Sandra spoke to Bonnie in a lovely calming manner and on hearing Bonnie meow’ing her reply it was me who was smiling like a Cheshire Cat.  After the session I could not believe how relaxed Bonnie was and how different she looked!  (Bonnie had the dry bath treatment).  I highly recommend Essentially Purrfect – Sandra is very knowledgeable of cats and recommended a brush for me to use of Bonnie’s fur (which she sheds a lot!!!!) …. Thank you for a fantastic serivce.  Nats and Bonnie x (Picture of Bonnie’s fur after her grooming!!!!)”

Thanks for calling us in Nats, it was nice meeting the little lady !

lovely mildred

This young Persian lady was taken in by mum and dad just a few months ago, and has obviously settled in well in her new home.  She is just so relaxed and confident – and nosey !

We held the grooming session upstairs and she had no hesitation but to come upstairs with us of her own accord and investigate all our equipment.  We actually thought she might get on the table and lay down too !

Mildred’s coat is in good condition, but was a little clumpy in parts and needed a thorough brush out to relieve it of lots of dead hair.  This was Mildred’s first professional groom and she behaved like a little angel.

After the session – well, what can we say except Mildred helped with the clearing up.  Such a good girl !

Mum Jenny later said :

“Just want to say thank you so much for Mildred’s first ever professional groom. She is much more comfortable now after removing the mats.   I am so glad I chose to use Sandra as the high level of professionalism and care that went into the groom was fantastic. I would not hesitate to use Sandra again and will most definitely be recommending her services to others! Again thank you very much for putting Mildred at ease during the whole service!”

Thanks so much, Jenny …. It was nice to work with Mildred and so pleased she is happy !

how is your hearing ?

Humans and cats have a similar range of hearing on the low end of the scale, but cats can hear much higher-pitched sounds than we can.

The cat is able to swivel its ears to listen out for a sound and the ears can independently point backwards as well as forwards and sideways to pinpoint the source.

girlie girlie

Girlie is a short haired tabby of around 14 years old who lives in Liverpool, Merseyside.  She is a friendly girl, and greeted us with some affection.

Her coat is very thick and dense – like a British Short Hair – and had become clumpy in parts.  Girlie doesn’t like being brushed anymore, and is pretty feisty with it !  She has arthritis which may account for some of her grumpiness !

The coat is thickest down her back and hips/thighs.  We spent time working down from her neck, teasing out clumps, thinning her coat, and clipping off the worst of the mats.  Girlie didn’t enjoy the attention, but was happy enough after the session relaxing on her sofa.

… and to see her piccie, butter wouldn’t melt …!